Stonington Gray vs Thames Fog

Stonington GrayBenjamin MoorevsThames FogValsparΔE 22.6Distinct difference

Stonington Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while Thames Fog comes from Valspar. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. At LRV 59 vs 27, Stonington Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 32-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 22.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Stonington Gray vs Thames Fog in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Seeing Stonington Gray and Thames Fog in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Stonington Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Stonington GrayBenjamin Moore Stonington Gray living room interior

@link_custom_painting

Thames FogValspar Thames Fog living room inspiration

@melaniejadedesign

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Stonington Gray will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Thames Fog would.

Stonington GrayStonington Gray Bedroom

@sandrockhomes

Thames FogValspar Thames Fog bedroom review

@thelancashireterrace

Dining Room

Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Stonington Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Thames Fog.

Stonington GrayStonington Gray Dining Room

@thecolorconcierge

Thames FogValspar Thames Fog dining room photo

@renovations_at31

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Stonington Gray will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Thames Fog would.

Stonington GrayBenjamin Moore Stonington Gray bathroom color

@ktpaintingg

Thames FogValspar Thames Fog bathroom review

@bellwaycherry17

Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Stonington Gray will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Thames Fog would.

Stonington GrayBenjamin Moore Stonington Gray Grey Kitchen Cabinets

@astrokeofgeniusinteriors

Thames FogValspar Thames Fog kitchen cabinets

@bh_paintingdecorating

Color Details

Stonington Gray
Benjamin Moore · HC-170
Hex#CACBC5
LRV59.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-170
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Stonington Gray vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stonington Gray on one side and Thames Fog on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Stonington Gray comparisons

See how Stonington Gray stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Stonington Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Stonington Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Stonington Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Stonington Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Stonington Gray reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Stonington Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Stonington Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Stonington Gray reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Stonington Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Stonington Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Stonington Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Stonington Gray reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Stonington Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Stonington Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Stonington Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Stonington Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Stonington Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Black grey
Stonington Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Piazza
Stonington Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Stonington Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Windmill Lane
Stonington Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Senses
Stonington Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Stonington Gray reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Stonington Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Stonington Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Stonington Gray reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Stonington Gray
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Stonington Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Stonington Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Stonington Gray reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Stonington Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Stonington Gray
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Stonington Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Stonington Gray
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Stonington Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Stonington Gray
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

Stonington Gray reads slightly lighter